Winter Spice Wax Tarts

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As the holiday season approaches, many people are looking for ways to create a cozy and festive atmosphere in their homes. One simple and effective way to do this is by filling your house with the delightful smells of Christmas. And what better way to achieve this than by making your own wax melts?

Wax melts are small, scented pieces of wax that are melted in a warmer to release their fragrance. They are a great alternative to traditional candles, as they do not emit any soot or smoke, and can last for several hours. Plus, they are easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.

To make your own wax melts, you will need some wax, fragrance oil, and a mold. You can use any type of wax, but soy wax is a popular choice as it is eco-friendly and has a low melting point. Fragrance oils come in a variety of scents, from traditional Christmas scents like cinnamon and peppermint to more unique scents like gingerbread and pine. You can also add in some festive colors using natural dyes or mica powders.

Once you have your ingredients, simply melt the wax in a double boiler, add in the fragrance and color, and pour the mixture into your molds. You can use silicone molds, muffin tins, or even ice cube trays. Allow the wax to cool and harden before removing the melts from the molds.

To use your wax melts, simply place one or two in a wax warmer and enjoy the lovely aroma that fills your home. You can also place them in small open jars or dishes around the house as potpourri. Just be sure to keep them out of reach of children and pets, as they may mistake them for candy.

With just a few simple steps, you can easily create your own wax melts and enjoy the warm and inviting smells of Christmas in your home. So why not give it a try and see how easy it is to make your own festive wax melts?

Christmas Wax Melts

After talking about the pirate themed chalk obstacle course the other day, I got to thinking about other easy, low prep games and activities you can do with kids outside. A lot of these are ideas I found on Pinterest that don’t link to blogs anymore if they ever did, but often that’s all the detail you need to figure out what’s going on.

First, a couple from blogs that are still alive. If you have a lot of trees in your yard or in your park, you probably also have a lot of sticks, so you can pretty easily do this stick maze activity from Mother Natured. Build the maze yourself or have one child build if for another. Either way it’s lots of fun and you can keep it built to use as a labyrinth or for pretend play.

If it’s hot where you live you might want outdoor activities that involve water like this fill the bucket relay game. The only thing you might not have at home is giant sponges, but this is still pretty low prep, inexpensive and lots of fun if you have two or more kids to play. Check out how to do it from The Resourceful Mama. And check out my post all about ice and water sensory activities for more ideas to beat the heat.

Make some x’s and o’s or use something you already have to be your game pieces (you can also just draw them on paper plates for a super fast version) and make a large tic tac toe board on the sidewalk. The bonus of reusable game pieces is kids can play with the same grid over and over, which is great if you don’t have a ton of space.

I also love the idea of drawing a big bullseye on the sidewalk or driveway and using beanbags or sponges to try to hit the target. If you have hula hoops you can also set them in a grassy area and have kids try to hit them.

Check out more fun outdoor games for kids from The Printable Princess. These are more for big groups of kids, but if you’ve got a classroom full these are good ones to have on hand for getting some energy out.

Do you have favorite outdoor games for kids to play when it’s hot? I’d love to hear about them!

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